The Man Who Talked to Dogs
- Dec 31, 2020
- 1:24:36
- Full Episode
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In this Dateline classic, life seemed perfect for Mark Stover. He had a successful career as a “dog trainer to the stars” on a beautiful island paradise. After a tough divorce, he’d recently found love again. Yet friends said he walked around in a constant state of fear. Could he sense the danger no one else could see? Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on January 21, 2011.
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Brief Summary
Mark Stover, a dog trainer, is murdered; Michael Oaks claims self-defense, but is convicted of murder after a complex trial involving domestic violence allegations.
Key points
- A Mysterious Disappearance. On October 28, 2009, Mark Stover vanished without a trace, raising alarms.
- Strange Happenings. Employees noticed odd behavior and signs of distress leading up to Mark's disappearance.
- Suspicious Circumstances. Detectives uncovered strange events surrounding Mark's last known whereabouts.
- Suspicion Grows Around Michael Oaks. Michael Oaks is pulled over by police, leading to a series of alarming discoveries.
- The Discovery of Blood. Investigators find blood on the dog trainer's car, raising the stakes in the case.
- A Shocking Revelation. Defense attorney claims Mark Stover was a domestic violence terrorist, flipping the narrative.
Episode highlights
- A Mysterious DisappearanceOn October 28, 2009, Mark Stover vanished without a trace, raising alarms.“I knew in my heart something terrible had happened.”0:39Dec 31, 2020
- Strange HappeningsEmployees noticed odd behavior and signs of distress leading up to Mark's disappearance.“He was very different, and he told me that he was very paranoid.”7:58Dec 31, 2020
- Suspicious CircumstancesDetectives uncovered strange events surrounding Mark's last known whereabouts.“There was just a little bit of blood here and there.”16:23Dec 31, 2020
- Suspicion Grows Around Michael OaksMichael Oaks is pulled over by police, leading to a series of alarming discoveries.“His word against the ladies, the deputy let him go.”26:35Dec 31, 2020
- The Discovery of BloodInvestigators find blood on the dog trainer's car, raising the stakes in the case.“Looked like blood on the back of the car.”27:06Dec 31, 2020
- A Shocking RevelationDefense attorney claims Mark Stover was a domestic violence terrorist, flipping the narrative.“The villain was not his client, Michael Oaks, but the victim, Mark Stover.”50:04Dec 31, 2020
- The Defense's StrategyThe defense paints Mark Stover as a domestic violence terrorist, arguing Michael Oaks acted in self-defense.“Mark Stover was a domestic violence terrorist.”54:35Dec 31, 2020
- Michael Oaks' TestimonyOaks claims he was threatened by Stover and acted in self-defense during their confrontation.“I went and I got shot. And I won.”55:46Dec 31, 2020
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